The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT (19 - ..) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (19 - ..)

€ 27,000
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT (19 - ..) Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
€ 32,200
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (19 - ..) Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
€ 27,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,200

Base price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of the Golf 1.5 TSI ACT and the Golf 2.0 TDI SCR are absolutely identical. Both are 168.7 inches long, 70.4 inches wide and 58.7 inches tall.
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT (19 - ..)
70.4
81.6
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (19 - ..)
70.4
81.6
70.4 in
Width
70.4 in
81.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.6 in
58.7 in
Height
58.7 in
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT (19 - ..)
103.1
168.7
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (19 - ..)
103.1
168.7
168.7 in
Length
168.7 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
2954 lb
Curb Weight
3230 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4321 lb
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT (19 - ..)
Weight Difference:
276 lb
8.55 %
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (19 - ..)

General

Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
CD
Generation
CD
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*DPC*
Engine Code
*DSR*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 4200 rpm
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
148 hp
148 hp
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
266 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
184 lb‑ft
266 lb‑ft
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR

Performance

Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
139 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

387 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.5 TSI ACT

62 mph 62
mph

400 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 2.0 TDI SCR

 REPLAY
19.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.82 lb/hp
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
19.96 lb/hp
21.82 lb/hp
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
64 mpg
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
49 mpg
64 mpg
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
39 mpg
city
53 mpg
57 mpg
highway
71 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
647 mi
Range
839 mi
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
647 mi
839 mi
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Environmental Impact
90.9 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
76.1 kWh
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
90.9 kWh
76.1 kWh
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
201 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
182 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft